Description
Deliciously soft and creamy cream cheese cookies with a tender crumb and subtle vanilla flavor. This easy-to-make recipe yields perfectly golden, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt throughout the flour.
- Cream Cream Cheese and Butter: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Add Sugar and Eggs: Gradually add the granulated sugar to the cream cheese mixture and beat until fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a light, airy batter.
- Incorporate Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract to add a rich, aromatic flavor to the cookie dough.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Fold the dry flour mixture into the wet cream cheese batter gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Form and Bake Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough evenly spaced onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the cookies are lightly golden on the edges but still soft in the center.
Notes
- For best texture, ensure cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- You can chill the dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These cookies are delicious served plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar.
